What is the main goal of medical management of the postpartum client with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
a. administration of heparin therapy c. correction of the underlying cause
b. administration of platelets d. symptomatic treatment only
C
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an abnormal stimulation of the clotting mechanism, which consumes clotting factors, causing small clots throughout the vascular system and widespread bleeding internally, externally, or both. Correction of the underlying cause is the main aspect of medical management.
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